motorbikemike45
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These are 4 stroke engines, so the oil from the reservoir is distributed through the engine the same as with gasoline fuel.
How is the oil mixture controlled in this setup?
Ahh that makes more sense. I was wondering what kind of modification would have to be made to the carb not to mention a way of injecting the oil in the right manner and timing. Thanks for clearing that up.
The propane engines are 4 strokers. Oil mixture is not an issue. Ptopane contamination of engine oil can be an issue, but not likely to be such.How is the oil mixture controlled in this setup?
The propane engines are 4 strokers. Oil mixture is not an issue. Ptopane contamination of engine oil can be an issue, but not likely to be such.
Propane is a hydrocarbon gas. Oil is a hydrocarbon liquid. Propane can and will dissolve into motor oil, just as will most gases to a greater or lesser degree. As a quite small hydrocarbon molecule surrounded by an environment which is predominantly much larger hydrocarbon molecules, the propane can and will react with the oil to some degree, which may result in a variety of reaction products - some of which will not be effective lubricants. It is pretty much the same in gasoline fueled engines, which is why tars and such accumulate over time.
With propane fuel, due to the size of the propane molecule, the reaction rates will be somewhat higher on average than with gasoline. Like I said, not likely to actually be a problem, but the potential does exist. Just change the oil occasionally, as with any engine.